Womens Fund Of Greater Chattanooga

Organization Overview

Womens Fund Of Greater Chattanooga is located in Chattanooga, TN. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Womens Fund Of Greater Chattanooga employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Womens Fund Of Greater Chattanooga is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Womens Fund Of Greater Chattanooga generated $285.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $273.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN OUR REGION BY DRIVING SOCIAL CHANGE, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITY AND PROMOTING ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY, EMPOWERED PHILANTHROPY, COLLECTIVE PARTNERSHIPS, AND STRATEGIC GRANTMAKING.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

GRANT MAKING: THE WOMEN'S FUND'S COLLECTIVE PHILANTHROPY ARM, THE NIGHTINGALE NETWORK AWARDED $10,000 TO FAMILY PROMISE OF CHATTANOOGA. FUNDING WILL SUPPORT THEIR PROGRAM TO PREVENT 10 FEMALE-LED HOUSEHOLDS WITH CHILDREN FROM EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THEY WILL RECEIVE RENT AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE AS WELL AS FOLLOW-UP CASE MANAGEMENT INCLUDING REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR ONE YEAR. WE ALSO GRANTED $2,750 TO THE CHATTANOOGA AREA FOOD BANK TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION AND $2,750 TO BELOVED WOMAN TO SUPPORT THEIR PROGRAM TO HELP FINANCIALLY DISADVANTAGED WOMEN BECOME SELF-EMPLOYED OR SEEK A PATHWAY TO A LIVING WAGE.


COLLABORATION: CONTINUED TO WORK WITH PARTNERS ACROSS THE STATE TO ELIMINATE THE BARRIERS TO WOMEN AND GIRLS. PARTNERS INCLUDE THE CHATTANOOGA MAYOR'S COUNCIL FOR WOMEN, PARTNERSHIP FOR FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND ADULTS, CHILDREN ADVOCACY CENTER, HEALTHY AND FREE TENNESSEE, A BETTER BALANCE, AND AWAKE TENNESSEE. WE CONTINUED THE WORK OF THE TENNESSEE WOMEN'S FUND ALLIANCE, MEETING QUARTERLY AND BEGINNING TO PLAN OUR NEXT CAMPAIGN.


ADVOCACY: THE WOMEN'S FUND RESEARCHED ISSUES, WROTE LEGISLATION, FOLLOWED THE LEGISLATIVE WORK OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, CREATED A LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY LIST, AND ISSUED CALLS TO ACTION ON SOME BILLS. WE CONTINUED OUR COMPREHENSIVE WORK TO IMPROVE THE STATUS OF WOMEN IN TENNESSEE, FOCUSING OUR WORK ON THE TOPICS HIGHLIGHTED IN THE INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN'S POLICY RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS. IN THE FALL OF 2021, WE ANNOUNCED THE CREATION OF THE WOMEN'S FUND ADVOCACY INSTITUTE. THROUGH A SERIES OF BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE, INTENTIONALLY CURATED, INTERACTIVE LEARNING MODULES, PARTICIPANTS WILL EXPLORE AND DEMYSTIFY LOCAL AND STATEWIDE ADVOCACY EFFORTS AND OPPORTUNITIES. THE INSTITUTE LAUNCHED WITH THE "I AM AN ADVOCATE" SERIES, FIVE MONTHLY SESSIONS TO EDUCATE AREA RESIDENTS IN ADVOCACY ACTION AND ENGAGEMENT.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Erika Burnett
Executive Director
$95,500
Kelly Allen
Board Chair
$0
Jennifer Harper
Immediate Past Chair
$0
Helen Jackson
Treasurer
$0
Dakasha Winton
Secretary
$0
Leah Gerbitz
Vice Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$77,067
Related organizations$0
Government grants $54,333
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$165,027
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$296,427
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $1,674
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$12,574
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $285,527

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Womens Fund Of Greater Chattanooga has recieved totaling $394,412.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Community Foundation Of Greater Chattanooga Inc

Chattanooga, TN

PURPOSE: WOMEN'S FUND FINAL PAYOUT

$351,879
Community Foundation Of Greater Chattanooga Inc

Chattanooga, TN

PURPOSE: ADVOCACY INSTITUTE

$10,000
Community Foundation Of Greater Chattanooga Inc

Chattanooga, TN

PURPOSE: DEEPEN LOCAL FOOTPRINT

$10,000
Community Foundation Of Greater Chattanooga Inc

Chattanooga, TN

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$7,500
Community Foundation Of Greater Chattanooga Inc

Chattanooga, TN

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$7,000
Robert F Stone Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$5,000
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